Department Archives: School of Performing Arts

Students, faculty, staff and alumni from UCF have been recognized by Matthew J. Palm in the Orlando Sentinel’s Orlando Theater Best of 2025.

Peter Weishar named among creative leaders redefining the themed experience industry.

University of Central Florida scientists are analyzing saliva from dementia patients to learn how music supports aging brains.

A UCF alum and themed experience expert shares five key insights every student should know about storytelling.

Led by Jeff Rupert, UCF’s premier jazz ensemble, The Flying Horse Big Band, recently dropped its 9th studio album, Unbridled, to high acclaim. The dynamic album, released on Flying Horse Records, is a collaboration with legendary saxophonist and educator George Garzone. In a review for Paris-Move, Thierry De Clemensat praised the band’s fearless curiosity and […]

Panelists discussed how stories shape traditions, inspire communities, and even influence large-scale projects such as multi-billion-dollar theme parks.

UCF’s Project Spotlight hosted a one-act play festival made up entirely of student-written, directed, and performed work.

The 2025 Luminary Awards recognize UCF’s brightest stars, including two College of Arts and Humanities faculty members.

Orlando Family Stage interviews scenic designer and UCF associate professor Tim Brown.

Carl Fischer returns to UCF’s School of Performing Arts as artist-in-residence.